Portland (Oregon)Portland, Oregon, is the largest city on the Pacific Coast of America between San Francisco and Seattle, but is often overlooked on the US tourist trail. A holiday in Portland with its plethora of micro-breweries and laid-back atmosphere, is full of fun. The city has a great waterfront park, light rail system and classy downtownmore area. The Hawthorne District is home to a lively bohemian community, and art fundis will appreciate the trendy galleries of the restored Pearl District. A big attraction is the Rose Garden in the northwest.

Love, me, and Portland - Chad. Date of travel: Apr 2008Yes I do love this town, and I don't use 'love' lightly. New York is my favorite big city and Portland is my favorite small city. 'My love I will list the ways'... I'm overwhelmed where do I start...
ok I'll just start rambling...progressive, yes it is. The art, the music, the dance, yes more than anything the dance. Every night of the week tons of dance, flamenco, tango, Flemish, Scandinavian, Irish, blues, and then the usual assortment of rock, modern and hip hop. The feel of the town though, especially on the eastern side of the river, it's snapping. It is a very white city. Not that I have anything against whites, I am white. It just feels as if something is lacking in that kind of diversity. I can talk no more on Portland. I love it because it's a town experimenting.